1st Volunteer Battalion (East Suffolk) The Suffolk Regiment Officers QVC Helmet Plate

An officer's blackened silver plated Victorian helmet plate for the 1878 pattern helmet. This pattern of castle also noted on a similar quality officer's helmet plate to the 3rd VB of the Suffolks. Black velvet backing in good order. This plate has three screw posts and they look like the original fittings. Worn 1887 - 1902.

No damage to plate crown or star tips. A roman numeral IV has been scratched onto the reverse of the bottom point of the star. The three retaining pins are also replacements.

Please note other ranks of this battalion wore a blackened brass helmet plate. HQ Ipswich. Worn 1887 - 1901.

Coll.

Code: 62972